Junior Program Levels to Success
Learning & Development Program
Class Name Age Child/Pro Description Player Abilities
Ratio
Red Ball 1 4-5 4/1 Beginner. 10 & Under format, 36' court. Just starting to play tennis.
or 6/1
8 & UNDER
Red Ball 2 6-7 6/1 Beginner/Advanced Beginner. Little or no tennis experience;
Red balls, 36' court.
cannot rally consistently.
Junior Development 7-8 6/1 Intermediate -orange balls; 60' court Learning to rally.
Program 1
10 & UNDER
Orange Ball 1 8-10 5/1 Beginner/Advanced Beginner - 60' court Little or no tennis experience; cannot rally consistently.
Junior Development 8-10 5/1 Intermediate - Orange balls - 60' court Beginning to rally and serve. Capable of rallying with a
Program 2
pro from service line 10 times or baseline 5 times.
DEER CREEK RACQUET CLUB
Tournament Prep 1* 8-10 5/1 Advanced Intermediate, Sustains medium-length rallies. Is expected to play in
Green Dot Balls, 78' court
weekly Junior match play. Should play twice a week.
14 & UNDER
Green Dot 1 11-14 5/1 Beginner/Advanced Beginner - Little or no tennis experience; cannot rally consistently.
Green dot balls
Junior Development 11-14 5/1 Intermediate - yellow balls, 78' court Sustains medium-length rallies (5 shots).
Program 3
Able to serve & play a game on a 78' court.
Tournament Prep 2* 11-13 5/1 Advanced Intermediate, Sustains medium-length rallies (5 shots).
Yellow balls, 78' court
Starting to incorporate & understand grip
changes & shot selection. Should play twice a week.
High School 14-18 5/1 Intermediate - Yellow Ball- full court Sustains medium-length rallies (5 shots).
Starting to incorporate & understand grip, changes and
shot selection. Should play twice a week.
Advanced Program | Must be tested or approved by Junior Director or 10 & Under Director.
Class Name Age Child/Pro Description Player Abilities
Ratio
Junior Excellence 9-13 5/1 Advanced. Good listening skills and ability to use a continental
Green dot & yellow balls, 78' court. grip for volleys, spin and serve. Able to rally with an
instructor from the service line (20 balls in a row).
Match play participation required. Must play twice a
week. USTA Tournament participation expected. A strong
work ethic & a hustle for every ball.
High School Excellence 13-18 5/1 Advanced. Yellow ball, 78' court. Varsity team player. Should play twice
a week. Participating in USTA Tournaments.
*Enrollment in Tournament Prep 1 and higher is subject to approval by a full-time tennis professional. An evaluation may be required.
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